Evaluate Chrysler’s organizational culture by considering the following questions:
• What are the observable artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions associated with Chrysler’s culture?.
• How is Mr. Marchionne trying to improve the PE fit of his direct reports?.
• Use the competing values framework to diagnose Chrysler’s culture. To what extent does it possess characteristics associated with clan, adhocracy, market, and hierarchy cultures?.
• Look up Chrysler’s mission or vision statement on the company’s website. To what extent is the culture type consistent with the accomplishment of their mission or vision?.
• Which of the mechanisms for changing organizational culture did Mr. Marchionne use at Chrysler.